Dolphins Are A Playoff Team This Year

[So Be]

No "One Toke Over The Line" and too early to have had a too few many. this is something I sincerely believe. Last year, we were a game, a few plays, or a kick away, depending on your point of view. Some seem to forget that we did this with a horrible OL, no running game, and horrible play from our LB's. What makes us better this year?

On D. We may miss Solia some on the DL but, don't think it will be much. A healthy Wake, improved OV, Shelby, and adding in Jordan makes us better. I expect a big improvement from our LB's, hard to do worse. At S, Jones will be better, not sure on Delmas over Clemons but, do not see any big drop off. At CB. Grimes is back, and Finnegen and Taylor should compensate for Carroll, and may be better.

Overall, I don't think anyone can say we are worse, and are likely improved.

On O. Tannehill will be better in his 3rd year. Our RB's are improved with Moreno and experience. At WR, we are better. Wallace will be improved, Hartline and Gibson should be healthy, Matthews has a good year under his belt, and we added Landry. TE will be better with Clay adapting to the position and a VG year of experience, and Sims has to be better in blocking, etc in his second year.


The OL is still a big concern. Albert, if he stays healthy, will likely reduce our sacks by around 10 by himself, and Pouncey was #1 on the pass in the NFL. Both can improve on the run, which they have shown in the last couple of years. Then, we have questions. James will very likely be thrown out there at RT, and maybe Turner at OG. A number of rookies have been able to hold up in giving sacks but, give up A LOT of hits and hurries, which many do not consider but, it does take a toll on any QB. Not sure what to think of Smith, Dallas. or Brenner until we see more. A good starting vet would be very welcome.


On ST's, Fields is as good as it gets, and Sturgis shoud be better. In looking at our picks, I expect a HUGE improvement in blocking and coverage. We sucked last year, and the blocking was horrible, which had a big effect on Thigpen. He is still VG


Just my two cents on what I see, and I see playoffs.

 

[jlfin]

All depends on QB play. This team will go as far as RT can take them.

 

[So Be]

All depends on QB play. This team will go as far as RT can take them.

I have to expect RT to take the next step with a year to work with Wallace, more time with Clay, and adding Lazor. I cannot see him not improving. I also have to include his leading off season workouts, in his desire to get better. IF I had his wife, I don't know that I would have done that. lol

 

[Atila]

I expect us to be better this year... problem is, our schedule looks tougher than last year, too.

 

[uk_dolfan]

I said 8-8 last year and I think we are a bit better this year but have a tougher schedule. Im not in love with the draft and didnt like free agency especially at tackle and cornerback.... but I guess if things fall right the playoffs are possible.

 

[nick1]

We are going 10-6. Book it.

 

[thechild2]

We are going 10-6. Book it.

I agree

 

[Gonzo]

Too many "ifs" and "shoulds" for me to be confident this is a playoff team, especially with this schedule.


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[So Be]

Did we all mostly see last year's schedule as better than the year before, with lot's of VG QB's who were gonna carve us up?

 

[nick1]

Sept. 7   vs. New England Patriots     1:00 p.m. no gronk no problem W

Sept. 14  at Buffalo Bills                    1:00 p.m. who is the QB. Manuel hasn't beaten Miami yet W

Sept. 21  vs. Kansas City Chiefs       4:25 p.m. tough game L

Sept. 28  at Oakland Raiders *          1:00 p.m. no explanation needed W

Oct. 5    BYE WEEK

Oct. 12   vs. Green Bay Packers      1:00 p.m. defense still weak. W

Oct. 19  at Chicago Bears                1:00 p.m. some massive WRs L

Oct. 26  at Jacksonville Jaguars       1:00 p.m. weak team rookie QB or Henne W

Nov. 2   vs. San Diego Chargers       1:00 p.m. Rivers is really good L

Nov. 9   at Detroit Lions                    1:00 p.m. do the lions ever win on thanksgiving? W

Nov. 13  vs. Buffalo Bills                   8:30 p.m. i think buffalo splits L

Nov. 23  at Denver Broncos              4:25 p.m.Peyton is a regular season god L

Dec. 1   at New York Jets                 8:25 p.m. I don't trust geno or Vick W

Dec. 7   vs. Baltimore Ravens          1:00 p.m. at home we can hold flucco W

Dec. 14  at New England Patriots     1:00 p.m. in new England with gronk L

Dec. 21  vs. Minnesota Vikings        1:00 p.m. they have no real QB teddy might be good eventually W

Dec. 28  vs. New York Jets              1:00 p.m. if the playoffs are on the line this time we win with firey players W

 

[Roman529]

To me it is mainly about Tannehill as to whether or not we make the playoffs...but our O-line also has to come together.

 

[So Be]

Nice run down. The QB's this year are not as good as a year ago, and we are not facing many good D's.

 

[jMaL305]

I honestly believe with improved protection, a more efficient run game, and better LB play we will go 10-6. The real question is if we make it to the playoffs, how will the team perform under the bright lights?

 

[So Be]

To me it is mainly about Tannehill as to whether or not we make the playoffs...but our O-line also has to come together.

anyone believe that Tannehill will be worse than last year?

 

[trojanma]

I think we will be better. Simply having a functional O-line(we hope) will give this offense a lot.

The only real question is how much will the Defense backslide.

THe other question is what other AFC team will take a step back to vacate a spot?
Kansas City?
San Diego?
NE?

The schedule is brutal as it always is. I think we are material for something like an 8-8 through 10-6 team. Playoffs may not entirely depend on us.